B2 noun محايد

extinction

/ɪkˈstɪŋk.ʃən/

Extinction is the state or process of a species, family, or larger group being or becoming extinct, meaning it no longer has any living members. It can also refer to the act of making something, such as a fire, a feeling, or a practice, cease to exist.

أمثلة

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1

Modern technology is causing the extinction of many traditional crafts.

Modern technology is causing the extinction of many traditional crafts.

2

The international treaty aims to protect endangered species from the threat of extinction.

The international treaty aims to protect endangered species from the threat of extinction.

3

Landlines are basically headed for extinction since everyone uses mobile phones now.

Landlines are basically headed for extinction since everyone uses mobile phones now.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
extinction
Verb
extinguish
صفة
extinct
مرتبط
extinguisher
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of a fire extinguisher. It 'extinguishes' (kills) the fire. Extinction is when the 'fire' of a whole species is put out forever.

اختبار سريع

The loss of tropical rainforests is driving many rare birds to the point of ______.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: extinction

أمثلة

1

Modern technology is causing the extinction of many traditional crafts.

everyday

Modern technology is causing the extinction of many traditional crafts.

2

The international treaty aims to protect endangered species from the threat of extinction.

formal

The international treaty aims to protect endangered species from the threat of extinction.

3

Landlines are basically headed for extinction since everyone uses mobile phones now.

informal

Landlines are basically headed for extinction since everyone uses mobile phones now.

4

The Permian-Triassic extinction event resulted in the loss of over 90% of marine species.

academic

The Permian-Triassic extinction event resulted in the loss of over 90% of marine species.

5

Companies that fail to innovate risk extinction in the rapidly evolving digital marketplace.

business

Companies that fail to innovate risk extinction in the rapidly evolving digital marketplace.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
extinction
Verb
extinguish
صفة
extinct
مرتبط
extinguisher

تلازمات شائعة

mass extinction mass extinction
face extinction face extinction
on the brink of extinction on the brink of extinction
drive to extinction drive to extinction
threat of extinction threat of extinction

العبارات الشائعة

verge of extinction

verge of extinction

extinction rebellion

extinction rebellion

level of extinction

level of extinction

يُخلط عادةً مع

extinction vs distinction

Distinction refers to a difference or contrast between things, while extinction refers to the end of a species.

extinction vs extermination

Extermination is the deliberate killing of a group (like pests), whereas extinction is the general state of being gone forever.

📝

ملاحظات الاستخدام

Use this word primarily in scientific or environmental contexts to describe the death of a species. It can also be used metaphorically in business or sociology to describe the disappearance of outdated ideas or technologies.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often confuse the noun 'extinction' with the adjective 'extinct'. For example, they might incorrectly say 'the species is extinction' instead of 'the species is extinct'.

💡

نصيحة للحفظ

Think of a fire extinguisher. It 'extinguishes' (kills) the fire. Extinction is when the 'fire' of a whole species is put out forever.

📖

أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Latin 'extinguere', which means to quench, wipe out, or put out a fire.

أنماط نحوية

Countable when referring to specific historical events (e.g., 'five mass extinctions'). Uncountable when referring to the general concept or threat.
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السياق الثقافي

The term is central to modern discussions about the 'Sixth Mass Extinction' and climate change activism.

اختبار سريع

The loss of tropical rainforests is driving many rare birds to the point of ______.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: extinction

كلمات ذات صلة

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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